WHEN: USA Network's epic competition series AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR: NINJA VS. NINJA will premiere on Thursday, March 1st at 9/8c.

WHAT: AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR: NINJA VS. NINJA pits top ninjas from the hit "American Ninja Warrior" franchise against each other in a nail-biting head-to-head competition. The 16-episode series is hosted by comedian Matt Iseman and former NFL player Akbar Gbajabiamila, with in-the-moment sideline reporting from FOX Sports' Alex Curry. The obstacles will showcase the ninjas' agility, athleticism and meticulous skill - all in a side-by-side battle to the finish. In the end, there will be one champion. AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR: NINJA VS. NINJA is executive produced by A. Smith & Co. Productions' founders, Arthur Smith and Kent Weed ("Hell's Kitchen," "American Ninja Warrior," "NFL Pro Bowl Skills Showdown"), along with Brian Richardson as executive producer.

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